SPICY AND sweet, musky with undertones of clove, the scent of wild Nootka roses is at once innocent, exotic, familiar and mysterious. And more than fresh green peas or the first berries of the season, ...

1 pound rhubarb, about 3 stalks, in 1/4-inch slices Scant 2 cups sugar 12 unsprayed rose petals 2 teaspoons rose water 1. Do not wash berries, but pick through and remove any funky berries or stems.

Longing for the “good old days?” If you happen to listen to country music these days, you’ve likely heard a song by Miranda Lambert with the lyrics “Whatever happened to… Doing it all by hand?…It’s ...

1. Place the rose petals and water in a saucepan. Heat over high heat until the water begins to boil, pushing down the roses until totally submerged. Turn off the heat, cover and allow to steep until ...

Summer can sometimes be unkind to your skin. The intense heat, rising pollution and erratic schedules often leave our skin complexion dull, inflamed and fatigued. While we often turn to serums and ...

Inspired by the idea of Turkish delight, but with more subtle flavours, this is a simple and delicate dessert that highlights the floral flavour of the fruit. The silky jelly contains jewel-like ...

Foodies rejoice! A new little treasure trove of treats has opened next to Sapphire Restaurant. It’s called the Sapphire Pantry and it’s bursting with everything from fabulous international cheeses to ...

Combine sugar, rosewater, orange flower water and water in a non aluminuim suacepan. Bring to the boil and cook rapidly until mixture is syrupy. Prepare roses by removing white 'heel' from petals and ...

Jan. 1, 2024 marked the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade televised from Pasadena, California, a fragrant tradition of flower-constructed floats launched in 1890 to usher in the Rose Bowl college ...

Place 1/4 cup dried rose petals (can be purchased from some delicatessens) in a muslin bag, then combine 900 grams trimmed rhubarb, 700 grams sugar, 375 grams delicious apples that have been peeled, ...